can't we all just get along?

[gspsonny03]

I would almost bet that during the off season, while you have the dogs out in the yard or where ever you play with them, that the dogs are allowed to run and play and have a good time. Don't get me wrong I'm not saying there is anything wrong with this, but keep in mind that what ever they are allowed to do in play is acceptable for them to do while hunting, at least in their mind. They are both very young dogs and there is a lot of puppy still in them. I agree with Fabs in the fact that I don't think that I would try and train them together at this point. I think it would be much easier if they were by theirselves. They will pay more attention to you at this point. Keep in mind that sooner or later you will have to hunt with other dogs and your dogs will need to be able to hunt with distractions, ie other dogs, so eventually you will have to work them together as soon as you think they have their obedience training down. I would also suggest an E-collar. Read the manual, teach the dog to obey it, but only after they know what is expected of them. I really think they will mature out of this and eventually get down to business. The best way to do this is to put birds in front of them. Make them want to hunt birds so bad that they don't want to play. I also wouldn't wait on the one year old dog. Get her out there and into birds. The more the better. You need to get them to realize that hunting is also fun. When you pick up your gun or grab that e-collar they will know that they are in for a day of great adventure and they will go nuts trying to get to the pickup. Hope this helps. Good luck